Save $100 On Canon PowerShot G15 (and a review of the G15)

PowerShot G15

Concrete saving offered by B&H.

Save $100 on the Canon PowerShot G15, actually on sale for $399 (click here). Please note: the final price shows up when the item is added to the cart.

Core specs:

  • 12.1MP CMOS Sensor
  • 3.0″ LCD Monitor
  • 5x Optical Zoom 6.1-30.5mm Lens
  • 28-140mm 35mm Equivalent Focal Length
  • DIGIC 5 Image Processor
  • 1080p HD Video Capture
  • 12800 ISO
  • Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
  • 10fps Continuous Capture
  • RAW & JPEG Capture

A recent review of the PowerShot G15 was published by Digital Camera Review. In the conclusion hey write:

[…] the Canon G15 does not disappoint. It is an all around excellent point and shoot for anyone ranging from amateurs to seasoned professionals. The 12.1-megapixel sensor paired with the Digic 5 image processor makes for a great combination. It is able to be used in a wide variety of settings due to the vast ISO range, the great 28-140mm focal length and the fast f1.8-f2.8 lens. Add to that beautiful spec sheet the ability to shoot video at whim due to the dedicated movie button and you have a camera that will be hard to put down.

This camera has so much going for it. The body is durable and has a nice finish. It is solid while handling, quick to respond, and offers great image quality. Besides a few flaws that are pretty easy to overlook I can highly recommend this camera for a vast majority of the population. I think that professionals will respond very positively due to its nice feature set and plethora of physical buttons that negate delving into a deep in-camera menu.

Save $50 on Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT

Speedlite 600EX-RT

B&H is selling the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT with a $50 discount for $499 (click here).

  • Wireless Radio Multiple Flash System
  • TTL, E-TTL II & A-TTL Compatible
  • GN 197′ (60 m) @ ISO100
  • Exceptionally Dust- and Water-Resistant
  • Zoom Flash Head: 20-200mm Range
  • Dot Matrix LCD Panel and Backlit Button
  • Color Filter Holder for Gelatin Filters
  • 18 Custom Functions
  • Full 180-Degree Swivel in Each Direction
  • AF Assist Beam

Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D First Look Video

Adorama TV made a first look video of the Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D (price & specs).

Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D features:

  • 18MP CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor: High resolution, low-noise imaging and fast performance speed, including 4 fps continuous shooting, is provided by the combination of the Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor and 18MP CMOS sensor
  • 3.0″ Clear View II Touchscreen LCD Monitor: A 3.0″ Clear View II Touchscreen LCD monitor with 1,040k-dot resolution provides clear composition and playback viewing even in bright light. Its smudge-resistant coating keeps the monitor clear
  • Full HD 1080 Video Capture: Full HD Movie mode supports Movie Servo for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects during recording. When shooting video with one of Canon’s STM lenses, Movie Servo AF takes advantage of the lens’ stepping motor (STM) for smooth and quiet continuous autofocus
  • Compact Form Factor: The Rebel SL1 is a particularly compact and lightweight DSLR, weighing approximately 13 oz
  • 9-point Autofocus System: A 9-point AF system (including a high-precision dual-cross center point) provides fast and accurate autofocus performance when shooting with the viewfinder. The Center AF point is AF cross-type at f/5.6, Center AF point is vertical line-sensitive at f/2.8
  • Hybrid CMOS AF II: The Hybrid CMOS AF System is utilized when shooting photos and video in Live View. Combining two different kinds of AF-phase and contrast detection-continuous focus tracking becomes faster and more accurate than ever before in Live View
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM IS Review (photozone)

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM IS

ephotozine.de posted a review about Canon’s new kit zoom lens, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM IS (price & specs). The lens was introduced with the Canon Rebel Sl1/EOS 100D and is the new kit zoom that Canon will deliver with their entry-level DSLR. ephotozine writes:

[…] the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM IS – is a little different since Canon came up with a completely new lens offering not only an updated optical design but also an improved construction as well as a new AF motor […]

Excerpts from the conclusion:

[Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM IS] the is a pretty darn sharp lens with only a minimal decrease in contrast fully open. However, it is not a lens without flaws. There is a bit of field curvature so expect a slight corner softness when shooting flat objects at max. aperture. The CAs are generally quite low but they are easily visible in the image corners at 18mm. The 18mm setting is also a weak spot both in terms of distortion and vignetting although this is actually nothing out of the ordinary for a lens in this class.

and:

Canon improved the mechanical quality of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM IS compared to its predecessors. It remains, of course, a “plastic” lens but we can celebrate the comeback of a dedicated focus ring and the implementation of a non-rotating front element as well as a generally higher build quality. The new STM AF is really silent and pretty speedy. Canon’s IS (image stabilizer) is a proven technology by now and it’s a welcome feature to help out in low light situations.

Sample images are also provided.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM IS price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA [via ephotozine]